TV Pro Gear Becomes Facilis Technology Authorized Reseller

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 14, 2007 -
TV Pro Gear, Inc. (www.tvprogear.com), a leading systems integrator and mobile solutions provider to the film and television, production and post production industries, announced today that it is now a Facilis Technology authorized reseller.

This announcement comes in the wake of a new demand for shared storage solutions needed in mixed infrastructure environments. With the huge increase in project file sizes due to the advent of uncompressed HD workflow, the industry requires more on-line and shared workgroup storage capacity with expanded bandwidth. TerraBlock® systems are fully configurable, scalable, and flexible fiber channel storage solutions.  TerraBlock provides native file systems compatibility for unprecedented cross platform storage and flexibility.

Facilis Technology, Inc. offers a dedicated Post Production and Digital Intermediate shared storage system that outperforms the competition and undercuts traditional high-performance SAN pricing.  This is due to TerraBlock’s unique server-direct architecture; high-capacity SATA drives; optical fiber channel connectivity; virtual volume workflow; intelligent disk management and more.

TerraBlock, was designed and engineered with ease of use in mind.  The system is easy to install, easy to support, and easy to administer.  TerraBlock is compatible with mainstream tools including Avid, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Adobe, and a variety of Linux-based applications.  TerraBlock networks can be configured for uncompressed multi-stream 2K, HD 4:4:4, or mixed workflows of compressed and uncompressed clients on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.

From small corporate video departments to the giant Hollywood studios, every postproduction, content creation, and animation facility can benefit from one of the TerraBlock product offerings.  

“The demand for capacity and flexibility are ever increasing. This puts the pressure on systems providers to offer cost effective scalable solutions. In this regard, Facilis Technology has responded with flying colors,” said Chan Mahon, President of TV Pro Gear.  “Multi system, multi platform, multi resolution is the key with Facilis.  For our clients who want one storage solution for multiple systems, it is the only choice. It’s a great box, easy to deploy and easy to maintain”.

About Facilis Technology, Inc.
Facilis Technology, Inc. (www.facilis.com) designs and builds high-capacity, turnkey storage area networks for the post-production field.  The company delivers cost-effective, high-bandwidth storage solutions that facilitate a more efficient workflow for content creators in HD, broadcast, graphics and the animation industries.

About TV Pro Gear
TV Pro Gear, Inc. (www.tvprogear.com) is a leading international systems integrator and mobile solutions provider to the film and television industries.  Founded in 1997, TV Pro Gear established itself as a premier provider working with major studios, networks, independent producers, and other broadcast facilities to design and implement HD and SD solutions.  TV Pro Gear specializes in workflow design, project engineering, and the final integration of primary systems.  TV Pro Gear projects range from mobile trucks, portable systems, editorial facilities, to full-scale studio installations.

To reach TV Pro Gear, you can call, toll free, at 1-877-TVPROGEAR, e-mail at info@TVProGear.com or stop by their LA Offices at 1630 Flower Street, Glendale, CA 91201.

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